Welcome to ‘Flavor’ (Winter 2015)
It’s been a busy four months since our last edition of Flavor. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery had just opened its doors then, and now it’s the second newest eatery to hit the Pearl, with a recently launched Saturday brunch. The opening of Hotel Emma brings Supper, with chef John Brand at the helm crafting…
5 Soups to Keep You Warm This Winter
Fragrant broths, velvety purees, chunky stews, rough-cut veggies and buttery, eclectic combinations of sea creatures all have a place in the landscape of soups. We revisited our favorite soups along with a few new ones, and we’re sharing recipes for some and places to get your fill for others. From hominy-filled pozole to herb-packed tom…
10 Hot Restaurants: Where to Eat and Drink Right Now in San Antonio
Brigid 803 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 236-7885, brigidrestaurant.com Named after one of Ireland’s patron saints, Brigid is quite the sight to behold. Simultaneously feminine, soft, industrial and sturdy, the restaurant employs snug booths and indigo velvet chairs that give it an upscale yet casual vibe. On the exposed walls, sketches and un-stretched canvasses help…
3 Progressive Meals to Try This Fall
No, we’re not sending you to the Pearl, Downtown or Southtown. It’s time to burst that bubble, San Antonio. Below are six suggestions for food-filled adventures with several international stops along the way. Brunch Trail Head north on McCullough Avenue for a varied mix of brunch options. Remember — it’s not basic if you hit…
Why I’m All About Small Bites: Big Flavor Payoffs
These days, as I hop from restaurant to bar takeover to pop-up and restaurant again, I’ve grown weary of large meals. The allure of a hearty plate will always have its place, but when you’re about to set off on a multi-stop tour de cuisine, I find that smaller bites and tapas-style snacking is where…
Doughnuts, From Classic to Fanciful, are Making Their Mark in SA
The breakfast taco is arguably San Antonio’s most iconic morning dish, but the city refuses to let go of the world’s next greatest breakfast staple: doughnuts. Whether you’re craving something savory to dunk in your coffee, or a sweet snack to brighten up your morning, these locally owned bakeries and shops have your back. We’ve…
The 20Somethings Take on Ramen
Walker and Fierro blog at twentysomethingSA.com about the city’s evolving lifestyle and entertainment options. Bundle up in your favorite jacket and get ready for a ramen tour! All right, we know how San Antonio weather is, so whether you’re in a jacket or some shorts and a tank top, go out and enjoy some delicious…
8 Salads For When You Need To Get Your Greens In
Not all salads are created equal. Yes, there are some sad bunches out there, but San Antonio has plenty of fresh greens, crisp fruits and vegetables, and unique dressings to offer. This list proves that salad can be the healthy, filling, flavorful meal you want. Bakery Lorraine 306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 110, (210) 862-5582, bakerylorraine.com…
26 San Antonio Restaurants Where You Can Get Delicious Cheap Eats
Osaka Japanese Steak and Sushi Multiple locations, osakasteaknsushi.com If you’re looking to enjoy some authentic sushi but not drop all your money on it, Osaka has a great sushi roll deal. You can order two rolls for $15 or three rolls for $20. Their menu gives you the option of choosing from 18 different rolls…
5 Winter Brews We Love
The mad dash of fall is past, replaced by the quarterly stretch of “The Holidays.” Whether you’re taking planes, trains and/or automobiles to celebrate with family (or getting the house ready for a tíos y tías takeover), taking a breather between semesters, or trying to source the Talkboy 2.0, it all goes down easier with…
Fun Fizz: Champagne for Everyday Enjoyment
Big-C Champagne, the kind actually made in France’s Champagne region, is finally breaking out of its Big- Celebration straitjacket. No longer just for anniversaries and locker-room dousings, the stuff is at last being recognized for its everyday versatility. But it’s usually too expensive for knocking back daily. So what follows is a list of fizzy…
3 Hot Cocktails to Make This Season
After returning to Bohanan’s as the bar’s newly minted manager, Jordan Corney isn’t shaking things up menu-wise — and that’s a good thing. Much like the rest of his peers at Bohanan’s and those who have gone on to work at Paramour, Hot Joy, The Esquire and throughout other bars in San Antonio, Corney was…
13 Ways To Get Your Drink/Grub On This Season
Shop & Ship San Antonio The best way to shop is with a cocktail in hand. Head out to Brick at Blue Star for an awesome marketplace featuring local artisans, handmade goods, snacks from hot restaurants and cocktails. Buy some gifts for the holiday season or just buy yourself stuff. We won’t judge you. #treatyoself.…
15 Ways To Get Your Drink/Grub On This Season
August Culinaria Fall Restaurant Weeks During this year’s Culinaria, San Antonians can grub on some of the best food from the finest restaurants in the Alamo City for two entire weeks. Restaurants will feature three-course prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner ($10-$15 and $25-$35, respectively). Some of the participating restaurants thus far are Cured, Bliss,…
Welcome To Flavor (Summer 2015)
We can’t blame you for not keeping up with the deluge of openings going on in our fair city. Since our last Flavor in December 2014, more than a dozen eateries joined the ranks, with more coming in the next few months. With this edition of the San Antonio Current’s Ultimate Food Lover’s Guide, we…
Gourmet And Insane Hot Dogs In San Antonio
Our great city still has a long way to go before carts line downtown sidewalks and grabbin’ a hot dog for lunch becomes commonplace. Until then, inroads are being laid through San Antonio with more than the usual suspects. Though a chili cheese dog, a brightly colored Chicago dog or a ‘kraut-filled New York-style dog…
Grilling Safety: Or How To Not Give Yourself Salmonella
Be clean. The Spurs want some nasty, but not us. Wash your hands and scrub your utensils before you begin to prepare your food. Would you rather spend the night over the toilet or just 20 seconds over the sink with soap and water? Make sure your ingredients are prepared before you begin cooking. Make…
12 Hot Restaurants: Where To Eat And Drink Right Now
1. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery 136 E. Grayson St., Suite 120, (210) 455-5701, southerleigh.com At three months in, Southerleigh, the latest eatery to debut inside the Pearl, is hitting its stride. The overwhelming task of training a massive back-of-the-house crew and a knowledgeable service staff, inside what was arguably the most hotly anticipated restaurant…
The Cheap Eats Round-up
Baller El Siete Mares3831 W. Commerce St., (210) 436-6056, elsietemaressa.com At El Siete Mares you can find delicious weekday specials. The menu includes enchiladas de camarón, which comes with two shrimp enchiladas topped with tomatillo sauce and mozzarella cheese. The $5.99 special is served with rice, salad, French fries and shrimp-based garlic soup. Guillermo’s618 McCullough…
Boozy Nostalgia: An Open Letter To Alcoholic Milkshakes
For some, the idea of hooch and dairy might make them queasy. Given that milk might make for an unpleasant evening, but for those with an iron gut, a high-tolerance for lactose or just an insatiable craving for a milkshake, we know where you can jack up dessert with a little bit of tequila ……
6 Summer Beers We Love
While beer is a year-round preoccupation for most of us, there’s something to be said for drinking seasonally. I took a look at six of the brews most palatable for the typical scorching South Texas summer, keeping an eye on the ideal plates to accompany them. If by chance they’re sold out (Spec’s forbid!) or…
Chamoy-Soaked Micheladas And Bloody Marys To Help You Get Over La Cruda
Whether you partied too hardy down the St. Mary’s Strip the night before or just love the salty, often briny cure-alls found in bloody marys and beer-filled micheladas, don’t skip this list. Even better are the crowned jewels or accoutrements atop said beverages that make for a fun appetizer or snack before you dig into…
10 Wines For Your Summer Cookouts
It’s not just beef we’re burning on the grill these days — from pizza to pineapple, it’s all fair game. And it’s not just beer we’re drinking, either. Wines of all kinds work. White and sweet? You bet. Red and fizzy? Absolutely — all at $20 or under, and found at local wine shops. Burgers:…
A Guide To Gourmet Camp Cooking
For the first time in years, Texas’ outdoor enthusiasts can revel in the burn ban being lifted across most of the state. This means aspiring campfire chefs can cook over an open flame when venturing into the backcountry or road-tripping to surrounding parks. To make the most of the culinary opportunity, we turned to Kayla…
7 Farmers Markets To Check Out Now
There isn’t much in the way of traditional art hanging on the walls of Cured, the farm-to-table restaurant housed in the Pearl Brewery’s former administration building. Slabs of hanging meat take center stage, while a nearby shelf displays canned beets, banana peppers and a summer peach jam that often accompanies their staple charcuterie board. “Having…
